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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Mount_Benson_(BritishMount Benson (British Columbia) - Wikipedia

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   Mount Benson [2] (Halkomelem: Tatch-to-lan, Taitookton; Chinook jargon: Wakesiah [3] [4]) is a mountain located on Vancouver Island, British Columbia located 9 km (5.6 mi) west of Nanaimo. At one time, there was road access to the peak as there was a fire lookout at the summit.

2. www.awalkandalark.com › mount-benson-vancouver-islandMount Benson - Vancouver Island - A walk and a lark

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   Feb 10, 2024 · Mount Benson is a short, fun, workout hike near Nanaimo on Vancouver Island. It will get your heart pumping, and then reward you with spectacular views over the Straight of Georgia and over to the Mountains in Mainland Canada. This is the tallest peak near Nanaimo, so get ready for 360° views.

3. www.nanaimoinformation.com › mount-bensonMount Benson, Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, BC | Mt Benson ...

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   This is *the* mountain in Nanaimo. At over a kilometer in height, it can be seen from most points in the city. It's almost entirely undeveloped aside from periodic logging operations - it's such a massive area that you can hike/bike/motor to find undisturbed solitude at any time of year.

4. peakvisor.com › peak › mount-bensonMount Benson - PeakVisor

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   Mount Benson (Halkomelem: Tatch-to-lan, Taitookton; Chinook jargon: Wakesiah) is a mountain located on Vancouver Island, British Columbia located 9 km (5.6 mi) west of Nanaimo.

5. peakery.com › mount-benson-british-columbiaMt Benson - British Columbia - peakery

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   Hiking info, trail maps, and 20 trip reports from Mount Benson (1,019 m) in British Columbia.

6. seeingtheelephant.net › blog › mt-bensonHow to Hike Mount Benson Near Nanaimo - Seeing the Elephant

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   Distance: 7.6 KM / 4.7 MI. Elevation Gain: 874 M / 2867 FT. Hiking Time: 3 – 4 Hrs. Hiking & Safety Tips. Prepare for the possibility of wildlife encounters. There are almost no grizzly bears on Vancouver Island, but black bears are still common.

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   Where is Mount Benson?

   • Mount Benson (Halkomelem: Tatch-to-lan, Taitookton; Chinook jargon: Wakesiah) is a mountain located on Vancouver Island, British Columbia located 9 km (5.6 mi) west of Nanaimo. At one time, there was road access to the peak as there was a fire lookout at the summit.

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   What does Mt Benson look like?

   • Mt Benson's shape is recognizable, even iconic to enthusiasts like myself. When you approach Nanaimo from the south (e.g., Ladysmith), the mountain's ridgeline is sharply conical, seen on-end. But from Central/North Nanaimo the mountain sprawls along half the sky - a long wall of forest-carpeted bluffs!

   Mount Benson, Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, BC | Mt Benson Hiking Trails

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   What's the view from the top of Mount Benson?

   • Words can't properly describe the view from the top of Mount Benson, good thing I've got pictures to share. At the top of this 1006m tall mountain is an outstanding view of all of Nanaimo, as well as Nanoose to the North, Ladysmith to the South, Vancouver in the distance and as far as Mount Baker, WA, 170km away.

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   Is Mount Benson a good introduction to Vancouver Island?

   • Hiking up Mount Benson is a great introduction to Vancouver Island! It does not take too long, and it’s within view of Nanaimo, so it works well as a first hike off the ferry. I loved that the trail was so varied with tangled forest, fabulous rocky outcrops and a little bit of scrambling to keep things interesting.

   Mount Benson - Vancouver Island - A walk and a lark

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   How hard is Mount Benson?

   • Intermediate. It is short and steep, so feels hard, but the route is easy to follow. There are some small scramble sections, but there is a rope to make it easier. There are a few different trails up Mount Benson. We did the one started from the main trailhead in Mount Benson Provincial Park.

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   Is Mount Benson a good hike near Nanaimo?

   • Mount Benson is a short, fun, workout hike near Nanaimo on Vancouver Island. It will get your heart pumping, and then reward you with spectacular views over the Straight of Georgia and over to the Mountains in Mainland Canada. This is the tallest peak near Nanaimo, so get ready for 360° views.

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8. stevensong.com › vancouver-island › mount-bensonMount Benson | Steven's Peak-bagging Journey - stevensong.com

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   1023m. Nanaimo / Vancouver Island, BC. Mt. Benson is a very popular hike locates immediately west of Nanaimo in the southern Vancouver Island. The peak itself is rather a lowly hill, but the hike does involve about 700 m elevation gain with some fantastic views from the summit.